Mark Pryor actually said...

"The program gives selected communities a seal of approval intended to signal to business and industry around the world that the community has been chosen by the Government, by the Administration, as w..."

"I am concerned that the Department has not prioritized these costly projects yet based on the value of services they provide to the core mission of the agency."

"Making sure the Patent and Trademark Office is strong and that patents are high quality, and that they are being issued in a timely and appropriate manner is a real concern to me."

"I believe it must maintain a focus on these projects that ensure weather forecasters have the data and information they need to protect life and property."